Basketball legend Nancy Lieberman has a clear message for anyone criticizing Caitlin Clark: it’s time to stop the hate. As a prominent figure in women’s basketball and a broadcaster, Lieberman shared her thoughts during the Indiana Fever’s game against the Dallas Wings, where she passionately defended Clark’s impact on the sport.
“When I walked in before the game, there were hundreds of fans lined up,” Lieberman began. “What Caitlin Clark has done for the game is generational, and as a baller to a baller, I just want to say thank you to you … for lifting our game up, you and so many great players.”
Lieberman went on to emphasize Clark’s transformative influence, saying, “You are going to make all these women multi-millionaires one day, just like Tiger Woods did for golf and Michael Jordan did for basketball. We shouldn’t hate on her. We should celebrate her, not tolerate her.”
Basketball legend Nancy Lieberman on Caitlin Clark:
"You are going to make all these women multi-millionaires one day. Like Tiger and MJ did. We shouldn't hate on her. We should celebrate her, not tolerate her." pic.twitter.com/bH92tA2qtC
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Lieberman’s comments echo similar sentiments expressed by NBA superstar LeBron James, who has also voiced his support for Clark. Lieberman’s acknowledgment of other players who are elevating the game highlights the collective effort to bring women’s basketball into the spotlight.
